Clinical and anamnestic characteristics of patients depending on left ventricular ejection fraction: results of a register study by P. G. Parfenov, A. V. Yurkina, D. P. Golubovskaya, S. Y. Shuster, E. V. Dren, Y. I. Guselnikova, N. B. Lebedeva, T. B. Pecherina

“…This category was also characterized by a more severe functional class of chronic heart failure (New York Heart Association); patients with functional class III– IV chronic heart failure prevailed (p < 0.001). …”
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THE EVALUATION OF CURRENT RESEARCH ON THE STRENGTH OF DENTAL RESTORATIVE COMPOSITE MATERIALS by V.S. Kukhta, О.S. Kyrmanov

“…It is important to investigate factors, which may cause the destruction of dental composites during the functional loading. The physical and mechanical properties of dental composites are impacted by a number of factors, including the type of polymer matrix, the amount of material takes, size and distribution of the filler, the state of the bond between the filler and the matrix, the degree of polymerization. …”
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Intracellular calcium in the pancreas. Part 1. Role in physiological regulation by S.M. Chooklin, S.S. Chuklin, R.V. Baryliak

“…The pancreas is a unique organ combining both exocrine and endocrine functions, with intracellular Ca2+ ac­ting as a central secondary messenger that coordinates these proces­ses. …”
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How spinal GABAergic circuits modulate cerebral processing of postsurgical pain by Bruno Pradier, Daniel Segelcke, Nathalie Just, Mirjam Augustin, Nina Nagelmann, Cornelius Faber, Esther Pogatzki-Zahn

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Combined analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequencing data reveals core vaginal bacteria across livestock species by Lucille C. Jonas, Lucille C. Jonas, Curtis R. Youngs, Stephan Schmitz-Esser, Stephan Schmitz-Esser

“…A better understanding of the livestock vaginal microbiota is required for future studies aimed at elucidation of the functional significance of individual microbes with respect to livestock reproductive efficiency. …”
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The ribosome-associated quality control pathway supports survival in the absence of non-stop ribosome rescue factors by Katrina Callan, Cassidy R. Prince, Heather A. Feaga

“…We found that the RQC pathway indeed functions in E. coli and rescues the well-documented synthetic lethal phenotype of ∆ssrA∆arfA. …”
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The relationship between physical activity and Internet addiction among Chinese adolescents: exploring latent profile analysis and multi-level mediating mechanisms by Jiamin Zhu, Yutong Zhai, Xiaotong Yuan, Zhiyong Zhang, Xiaoping Meng, Xiaoping Meng

“…Given this, the present study, employing structural equation modeling (SEM), delineated the factor structures and predictive relationships among physical activity, family cohesion, prosocial behavior, and Internet addiction. …”
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Comprehensive transcriptomic analysis integrating bulk and single-cell RNA-seq with machine learning to identify and validate mitochondrial unfolded protein response biomarkers in... by Lu Zhang, Lei Yue, Peng Jia, Peng Jia, Ziqi Cheng, Jiwen Liu

“…Next, the mechanisms and functions related to the biomarkers were explored by enrichment analysis and immune infiltration. …”
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Union rate and clinical outcomes of second-try scaphoid reconstructions after failed primary scaphoid osteosynthesis or reconstruction. A retrospective, single-center cohort study... by K. Rachunek-Medved, C. Illg, A. Einzmann, J. T. Thiel, A. Daigeler, F. Medved

“…IntroductionScaphoid non-union after failed primary surgery presents significant therapeutic challenges.MethodsIn this retrospective study, 52 patients (50 males; mean age 29.5 years) underwent secondary reconstructions (2009–2020) for proximal pole (38.5%, n = 20) and waist non-unions (61.5%, n = 32). …”
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Statistical Assessment of The Implementation of Socio-Economic Development Strategies of The Republic of Uzbekistan in the Context of Digital Transformation by B. A. Begalov, I. E. Zhukovskaya

“…At the same time, digital transformation contributes to the development of new methodological solutions for assessing the functioning of industries and spheres of the national economy. …”
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Estimation of STEADI performance using inertial measurement unit by Jasmine Y. Liang, Mingyue Zhang, Nicholas R. Lamoureux, Jeni Lansing, Li-Shan Chou, Gregory J. Welk

“…Introduction: Falls present a significant public health concern in the United States as a primary cause of unintentional injury-related deaths among older adults. …”
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RELIABILITY, VALIDITY AND SENSITIVITY OF RUSSIAN VERSIONS OF PEDSQL GENERIC CORE SCALE AND PEDSQL RHEUMATOLOGY MODULE QUESTIONNAIRES by R.V. Denisova, E.I. Alexeeva, V.Yu. Al'bitsky, I.V. Vinyarskaya, S.I. Valieva, T.M. Bzarova, A.O. Lisitsin, E.Yu. Gudkova

“…Significant inverse negative relationship of functional insufficiency index reflects validity of Russian versions of PedsQL RM and PedsQL GCS questionnaires. …”
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Online Educational Platforms: Classification and Criteria for Assessing by A. Kh. Shelepaeva

“…The authors analyzed the main approaches to the classification of educational platforms and proposed their own typology according to the ways of interaction between participants in the educational process. The paper presents the criteria for evaluating platform solutions and makes their grouping according to three bases: on technical, functional, and didactic possibilities. …”
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Spatial and seasonal distribution of selected nitrogen cycle genes in deep waters of the Baltic Proper by Michał Grabski, Michał Grabski, Ewa Kotlarska, Aneta Łuczkiewicz, Konrad Hryniewicz, Grzegorz Węgrzyn, Beata Szymczycha

“…As the microbial community structure and functional capacities remain underestimated in terms of temporal and geographical coverage in the Baltic Sea, our understanding of the nitrogen cycle with respect to ecosystem functioning and climate change is limited. …”
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Effect of organic farming on root microbiota, seed production and pathogen resistance in winter wheat fields by Claire Ricono, Cendrine Mony, Audrey Alignier, Stéphanie Aviron, Colette Bertrand, Pierre‐Antoine Precigout, Corinne Robert, Ting‐Ting Wang, Philippe Vandenkoornhuyse

“…For instance, it has been shown that conventional farming leads to a decline in soil microbial diversity and triggers a strong selection process, altering the functioning of the whole ecosystem. The present study shows that organic farming increases diversity and affects composition of crop plant microbiota, mostly as a response to field management and soil characteristics. …”
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Nutritional Value and Therapeutic Benefits of Dragon Fruit: A Comprehensive Review with Implications for Establishing Australian Industry Standards by Si-Yuan Chen, Cheng-Yuan Xu, Muhammad Sohail Mazhar, Mani Naiker

“…Moreover, investigations of post-harvest handling and processing techniques could optimize the preservation of these valuable compounds, enhancing dragon fruit’s role as a functional food.…”
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The ‘Pleasure&Pregnancy’ web-based interactive educational programme versus expectant management in the treatment of unexplained subfertility: protocol for a randomised controlled... by Eline A F Dancet, Thomas M D’Hooghe, Felicia Dreischor, Ellen T M Laan, Cornelius B Lambalk, Sjoerd Repping, Inge M Custers

“…Secondary outcomes include time-to-pregnancy, live birth rate, costs, sexual functioning and personal and relational well-being. …”
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FEATURES OF NEUTROPHIL CHEMILUMINESCENCE IN THE PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED RECTAL CANCER by O. V. Smirnova, E. V. Kasparov, Ya. I. Perepechay, A. A. Nesytykh, V. S. Belyaev

“…The paper presents some laboratory results, i.e., functional indices of neutrophilic granulocytes’ activity in 36 patients with rectal cancer being at different stages of oncological process. …”
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Unraveling the key drivers of bacterial progesterone degradation by Gabriel Hernández-Fernández, Juan Ibero, José L. García, Beatriz Galán

“…BVMO and LLM enzymes are functionally redundant, as each can replace the other in metabolizing PROG. …”
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Expanded genome and proteome reallocation in a novel, robust Bacillus coagulans strain capable of utilizing pentose and hexose sugars by David Dooley, Seunghyun Ryu, Richard J. Giannone, Jackson Edwards, Bruce S. Dien, Patricia J. Slininger, Cong T. Trinh

“…Genome sequencing revealed that B-768 has the largest B. coagulans genome known to date (3.94 Mbp), about 0.63 Mbp larger than the average genome of sequenced B. coagulans strains, with expanded carbohydrate metabolism and mobilome. Functional genomics identified a well-equipped genetic portfolio for utilizing a wide range of C5 (xylose, arabinose), C6 (glucose, mannose, galactose), and C12 (cellobiose) sugars present in biomass hydrolysates, which was validated experimentally. …”
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